The Future of Niagara Falls New York
Turn it into a World-class tourist destination!
I originally published this in April, and it might just be time to think about this yet again. With all the excitement of Niagara Homecoming showing how just how a few people can make a difference. Driving around Niagara Falls yesterday I saw signs of improvement, construction happening and some excitement in the community with all the possibilities. I see it more because of the planning of Niagara Homecoming.
I think this is I am just old enough to remember Niagara Falls NY being a source of pride for Western New York and the world. As I moved away and came back, each time I was just a little more shocked than the last time what has happened here. I lived in the Metro New York City area, several Florida communities including Marco Island and Celebration. I understand about tourist destinations. I have also traveled the world, so I understand what attracts tourists to an area.
If you need any indication what needs to happen here, just look across to Ontario. As it stands, all the cool things to do with the family are on the Canadian side. All the great entertainment is on the the Canadian side. Niagara Falls is the number 2 tourist destination in all of Canada.
Anyone else in the United States see a problem?
Where to Start rebuilding Niagara Falls?
Instead of whining and complaining that I hear regularly from local citizens, I am focused on real time solutions for Niagara Falls. Drawing businesses back, creating a world-class tourist destination and economic growth. Isn’t that what we all want?
I am tired of everyone trying to claim credit — who cares who gets the credit, let it just start already. As I see it, Niagara Falls residents get in their own way, wanting to have all the glory. They saved Niagara Falls. Meanwhile, we move further from the ultimate goal.
The largest problem Niagara Falls NY has compared to Niagara Falls Ontario is the willingness of their Nation to invest in their 2nd most visited destination in Canada. Niagara Falls NY doesn’t register on the top lists for the United States. This is not local government, or even Albany’s fault, this is a national treasure that people are ignoring.
Read the rest of the article: What to do with Niagara Falls NY?
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